1851 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1851 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1851. Democratic nominee Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Townsend E. Gidley with 58.50% of the vote.

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1851 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1849 November 4, 1851 1852 â†’

Nominee Robert McClelland Townsend E. Gidley Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 23,827 16,901 Percentage 58.50% 41.50%

County results McClelland:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Gidley:      50–60%      70–80% No Data/Votes:

Governor before election John S. Barry Democratic Elected Governor Robert McClelland Democratic

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